Boxthorn Funding Extended
South Burnett Regional Council has extended funding to help landowners combat African boxthorn
Ex-Chief Vet In BJD Role
Former Chief Veterinary Officer Ron Glanville has been appointed an Industry Liaison Officer by Biosecurity Queensland as part of the fight against Bovine Johne’s disease (BJD).
Quad Bikes Top Cause Of Farm Deaths
With Christmas and summer holidays approaching, Monash University researchers are calling for people in regional and rural areas to think carefully about the potential dangers of quad-bikes.
300 Farmers Quit Every Month
The number of farmers in Australia is dropping by almost 300 a month, according to a report released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
‘Protected’ Status Key For BJD
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh says beef industry leaders remain committed to the State Government’s response to Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD) .
150 Properties On BJD Watch List
Biosecurity Queensland says it has made substantial progress in responding to the current Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD) incident in Queensland.
BJD Updates Available Online
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh has committed to providing Queensland’s cattle industry with regular updates on Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD) with more than 1000 people already subscribed for regular alerts.
BJD Scare Locks Down Cattle
Biosecurity Queensland officers are contacting grazing properties which have received cattle from a beef stud property near Rockhampton where some livestock have been confirmed with Bovine Johne’s Disease (BJD).
Proston Cattleman Joins Tick Control Group
A Proston cattle producer who helped reform the Boondooma Cattle Tick Control Committee has been appointed to a new-look Cattle Tick Management Queensland group (CTMQ) set up by the State Government.
Farmers Urge Rethink On
Native Title Funding Change
AgForce Queensland has been angered by a Federal Government announcement that funding for part of the native title claims process will be axed from January 1.
Government Slashes Red Tape For Graziers
A streamlined State Rural Leasehold Land Strategy promises to cut red tape for Queensland graziers hoping to renew their leases.
Funding Available To Fight Boxthorn
South Burnett Regional Council has $80,000 available in assistance to landowners to treat African boxthorn.
Have Your Say On Agriculture Plan
Agriculture Minister John McVeigh is encouraging Queensland agri-businesses and communities to have their say on the State’s future plan for agriculture.
30 Years Of Memories
Thirty years of memories were shared this morning when cattlemen (and women), auctioneers and their families gathered at the Coolabunia Saleyards to mark the complex’s 30th birthday.
Rangers Win National Award
The Bunya Mountains Murri Ranger and Elders Council – supported by the Burnett Mary Regional Group – has been praised by the State Government for its success at the recent National Landcare awards.
Small Farming Draws A Large Audience
A crowd of 65 gathered to hear about the potential for forming a new fresh food co-op
Saleyards Celebrate 30th Birthday
Coolabunia Saleyards will be celebrating 30 years of operation on Friday (November 16).
Have Your Say On Power Costs
Regional Queenslanders have been invited to have their say on the determination of 2013-14 electricity prices at a series of workshops to be held across the State later this month.
Fact Sheet For Piggeries
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has released an updated version of their Fact Sheet about Influenza A for the pork industry.
New Crop Protection Officer Takes Up Post
The South Burnett’s new Crop Protection Officer Mr Michael Benham was welcomed to the Kingaroy based role today by Agriculture Minister John McVeigh.
